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Bobby Jo Valentine Concert
Singer/songwriter Bobby Jo Valentine returns to San Francisco in an intimate, solo concert in a beautiful venue.
Artist Bio:
The story of Bobby Jo Valentine is a rare one: it's about vulnerability and courage, raw talent and hard work. With truly transcendent lyrics and a voice that touches the soul, Bobby captures the heart of audiences across the country. His songs, based on highly personal experiences, resonate with and reach his audience, no matter their walk of life.
Bobby Jo is a master lyricist. His sense of realism, charm and infectious vocal melodies have earned the praises of industry veterans like Brian Lucey, mastering engineer for The Shins and The Black Keys: "Bobby writes with a sweetness and honesty seldom heard in acoustic pop music." Just as importantly, those same attributes have earned Bobby Jo an ever-expanding fan base and the 2015 West Coast Songwriter Association's Songwriter of the Year Award. His new album, "Fox Eyes, Whale Heart," is full of poetry that asks why we believe what we believe, how to be hopeful when it feels like we've hit bottom, and where we go from there.
His album "Home" explores matters of the heart with thoughtful stories, catchy choruses, and a fantastic team of musicians behind him. Calvin Turnbull is at the producing helm, with credits worked from Sheryl Crow to Five for Fighting and other greats; David Hayes, known best for his work with Van Morrison for 40 years, brings his timeless sound to the bass tracks; and Dave Tweedie, one of the biggest drummers in the pop industry today, adds syncopated, catchy rhythms. Other instruments accordions, steel guitar, piano, organ and several guest performers help create clear, honest soundscapes for his stories to be told. All these things come together to echo Bobby's impressive lyrical depth.
Bobby Jo's albums have garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews, but more noteworthy are the responses to his honest, raw, resonating live performances. Dubbed "The nicest guy ever to pick up an acoustic guitar" by LA Weekly, his unique brand of hopeful folk/pop has also recently been featured in a commercial for the new Ford Fusion.
Bursting with energy, realistic optimism and filled with uplifting, honest messages about hope and life's struggles, Bobby Jo continues to gather new listeners with every live performance. "Armed with just a guitar and ukulele, Bobby aims straight for the heart." -Bruce Kaplan, Folk Unlimited
Bobby Jo lives 30 miles north of San Francisco with his partner, and travels around the nation for 15-20 shows each month, developing a loyal following with warm, inviting melodies and lyrics filled with depth and hope.
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LocationFirst Congregational Church of San Francisco (View)
1300 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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